Volume 19 - Issue 10 - October 2011 - ALTC
Feature
Try This
10/07/2011
Cardiac Risk Assessment of the Older Cardiovascular Patient
Cardiac Risk Assessment of the Older Cardiovascular Patient
Cardiac Risk Assessment of the...
10/07/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
10/06/2011
J. Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC, VA-BC
J. Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH,...
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are common in nursing homes (NHs).
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are common in nursing homes (NHs).
Healthcare-associated infections...
10/06/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
Washington Update
10/07/2011
The AGS is working to advocate for its key policy priorities, including ensuring the viability of Medicare and building the eldercare workforce.
The AGS is working to advocate for its key policy priorities, including ensuring the viability of Medicare and building the eldercare workforce.
The AGS is working to advocate...
10/07/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
LTC Bulletin Board
10/07/2011
Pharmacy News, Medical News, Product Spotlight, LTC Bookshelf, and LTC Resource
Pharmacy News, Medical News, Product Spotlight, LTC Bookshelf, and LTC Resource
Pharmacy News, Medical News,...
10/07/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Meeting Report
10/07/2011
Christina Loguidice, Editorial Director, Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging
Christina Loguidice, Editorial Direct...
On September 8 and 9, the Wound Care Education Institute held its annual Wild on Wounds conference in conjunction with the AALTCN.
On September 8 and 9, the Wound Care Education Institute held its annual Wild on Wounds conference in conjunction with the AALTCN.
On September 8 and 9, the Wound...
10/07/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
10/06/2011
Jennifer Pettis, RN, WCC, RAC-MT
Jennifer Pettis, RN, WCC, RAC-MT
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded the Section M goals in Version 3.0 of the CMS Minimum Data Set (MDS).
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded the Section M goals in Version 3.0 of the CMS Minimum Data Set (MDS).
The Centers for Medicare &...
10/06/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
10/06/2011
Many long-term care residents have problems with chewing and swallowing due to dry mouth.
Many long-term care residents have problems with chewing and swallowing due to dry mouth.
Many long-term care residents...
10/06/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
10/06/2011
August 29-September 2, 2011; Glasgow, UK
Poster
Modifiable Factors Influence Risk of Double Incontinence in Nursing Home Residents
Garrett Melton
August 29-September 2, 2011; Glasgow, UK
Poster
Modifiable Factors Influence Risk of Double Incontinence in Nursing Home Residents
Garrett Melton
August 29-September 2, 2011;...
10/06/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
Viewpoint
10/06/2011
Charlotte Eliopoulos, RN, MPH, PhD
Charlotte Eliopoulos, RN, MPH, PhD
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Employees of long-term care facilities are not the only ones at risk of injury; these environments also pose considerable safety risks for residents.
Employees of long-term care facilities are not the only ones at risk of injury; these environments also pose considerable safety risks for residents.
Employees of long-term care...
10/06/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
AGS Viewpoint
10/06/2011
Delirium and subsyndromal delirium are common in LTC facilities, hospitals, and other institutional settings, but are often overlooked.
Delirium and subsyndromal delirium are common in LTC facilities, hospitals, and other institutional settings, but are often overlooked.
Delirium and subsyndromal...
10/06/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
